Description:
The Special Education Department at Southern Utah University is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated student worker to assist with data monitoring, tracking, and organization for students pursuing their Special Education Licensure under a specialized grant program.
The successful candidate will directly support faculty members and project directors, ensuring grant compliance while actively contributing to SUU’s institutional mission.
Responsibilities:
Data Monitoring & Tracking:
- Maintain, update, and organize student files and databases for those enrolled in the Special Education Licensure program.
- Track student progress, milestones, and grant requirements using Excel, Google Sheets, or university databases.
- Assist in gathering data required for semesterly and annual grant reporting.
Administrative & Faculty Support:
- Help faculty prepare materials for student advising, monitoring checks, and program audits.
- Coordinate communication (via email or Canvas) with grant recipients regarding upcoming deadlines, required paperwork, or program updates.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA regulations.
Alignment with SUU's Mission:
- People: Serve as a welcoming, helpful point of contact for special education students, fostering a supportive community that helps them succeed.
- Place: Champion the culture of SUU by utilizing campus resources effectively and helping remote or local students feel connected to the University and the broader southern Utah educational community.
- Purpose: Engage in work that directly impacts the growth of future educators, understanding that your organizational support ultimately helps put qualified special education teachers into classrooms where they are needed most.
Qualifications:
Required Qualafications:
- Must be a currently enrolled student at Southern Utah University (minimum 6 credits).
- Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
Preferred Qualafications:
- Interest or major in Education, Special Education, Human Services, Data Analytics, or Business Administration.
- Experience with data entry or administrative office work. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) or Google Workspace
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.